The chain, which started with a single shop in Brooklyn in 1924, said it would close all 42 of its locations by the end of July, citing competition from online retailers.
Category: Manhattan (NYC)
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A New Wave of Appreciation for Jason Polan, the Man Who Drew New York
Jason Polan chronicled city life in thousands of sketches before he died at 37 in 2020. What happens to his legacy now?
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Graydon Carter Opens Air Mail Newsstand in New York’s West Village
Shoe horns, lampshades and CBD-infused elixirs are among the goods Graydon Carter is selling at a new newsstand-style shop in New York.
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Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian Make a Home for Their Family, and Their Art
Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian have transformed their New York townhouse into a showplace for creativity.
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Off the Board Game, Onto the Digital Canvas
Are role-playing games enriching culture, or destroying it? In two shows, the artist Simon Denny spoofs the grandiose fantasy worlds of tech entrepreneurs designing virtual reality.
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Patti Smith Sings for the Morgan Library & Museum’s 100th Anniversary
The Morgan Library & Museum drew devotees out for a party celebrating its centennial, including Peter Marino, Vito Schnabel and Walton Ford.
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Bruce Newman, Leading Man of Antiques, Dies at 94
He oversaw Newel Galleries and its over-the-top treasures that embellished Broadway and Hollywood sets and the living rooms of movie stars and a first lady.
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Why Artists Rule New York
It’s home to all types, but one group has made the city what it is today.
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Cold Plunges and Cuddling With Cats: Photographing the ‘Great Performers’
What do celebrities do in their downtime? A new project by The New York Times Magazine captures the awards season’s buzziest actors in their element.